SGI
What is the Soka Gakkai?
Value Creation
how did Nichiren Daishonin view Shijo Kingo
As 1of is trusted Disciples
The three obstacles and devils is a literal translation of the Japanese term ______ ______
Sansho Shima
The purpose of Buddhism is to bring out the _______ ______ that all people inherently possess, to awaken people to it and enable them to attain Buddhahood. Moreover, the Lotus Sutra does not allow for any discrimination; all people are equally entitled to salvation.
Buddha nature.
Because we live in the human realm, we of course experience problems and suffering. Life is filed with contradictions. But if we refuse to be defeated by them and persist in our faith, we are certain to advance along the path towards happiness and victory. This is the essential power of _________
Buddhism
What is the SGI's membership today?
(a) over 12 millions in 192 countries and territories
(b) 8 million in 1000 countries and territories
(c) 10 million members in 150 countries and territories
a is the correct answer
Make every possible effort for the sake of your next life. What is most important is that, by chanting______________ alone you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
what is the 5 components (1)F_____ (2) P ___________ (3) C __________ (4) V ________ (5) C
Form, perception, conception, volition, consciousness
Prayer in Nichiren Buddhism is a fundamentally a vow. It is a pledge or commitment to follow a chosen course of ____ it is a declaration to challenge a clear objective. As such, how could anything be more wonderful than the vow to realize our personal human evolution and actualize the goal of _____ peace.
action/ world
In judging the relative merit of Buddhist doctrines, I, Nichiren, believe that the best standards are those of reason and documentary proof is the proof ____ _____
Actual ,Proof
What is Nichiren Buddhist Practice?
We Practice Nichiren Buddhism Primarily by chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and reciting portions of the 2nd and 16 chapter Lotus Sutra. Shakyamuni Buddha's highest teaching.each morning and evening.
By changing our inner state of mind, we can change any _______ or hardship into a source of joy, regarding it as a means for forging and developing our lives. To turn even sorrow into a source of creativity this is the way of life of a Buddhist.
suffering
What is earthly desires
A generic term for all the negative workings of life, including desires and illusion in general, Which causes spiritual and physical suffering and impede the quest for enlightenment.
What will the future be like? No one knows the answer to this question. All we know is that the effects that will appear in the future are contained in the causes made in ___ _____ The important thing, therefore, is that we stand up and take action to achieve great objectives without allowing ourselves to be distracted or discouraged by immediate difficulties.
the present
A passage from the Lotus Sutra reads that it is "___________________ and _____________________." Many hear about and accept this sutra, but when great obstacles arise, just as they were told would happen, few remember it and bear it firmly in mind. To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith.
the most difficult to believe and the most difficult to understand.
How many countries/territories were represented during SGI's formation.
(a) 158
(b) 51
(c) 192
51
The Soka Gakkai began as an organization of reformist Japanese educators inspired by the philosophy of _________ ________ . Its founder and first president , Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871 - 1944), Was driven by a passion to enable people to leads fulfilled and happy lives.
Nichiren Buddhism
what is Esho funi
a Buddhist concept meaning oneness of yourself and your environment.
Defeat for a Buddhist lies not in encountering difficulties but rather in not __________ them. Difficulties only truly become our destiny if we ___ ____ from them. We must fight as long as we live.
Challenging, run away
Money serves various purposes according to our needs. The same is true of the _____ _____ It is a lantern in the dark or a boat at a crossing. At times it is water and, at times, fire. This being so, the Lotus Sutra assures us of "peace and security in our present existence and good circumstances in ________ existences
Lotus Sutra / future
The founder of Buddhism, Skakyamuni, or Siddharta as he is sometimes known, expressed this law life in ____ __________ where he revealed that all people, without exception, possess this Buddha nature and are inherently worthy of respect.
The Lotus Sutra
Amber draws dust, and a magnet attracts iron particles; here our evil karma is like dust or iron, and the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra is like the amber or the magnet. If we consider these [analogies, we can see why] we should chant
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
What does the term Gohonzon Means?
The eternal life of the universe exists within each of us. or object of devotion.
What will the future be like? No one knows the answer to this question. All we knows is that the effects that will appear in the future are contained in the _____ made in the present. The important thing, there fore, is that we stand up and take action to achieve great objectives without allowing ourselves to be distracted or discouraged by immediate difficulties.
causes
One may be letter-perfect in reciting the Lotus Sutra, but it is far more difficult to act as it ______.
Teaches